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Officer Buckle and Gloria
Contributor(s): Rathmann, Peggy (Author)

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ISBN: 0399226168     ISBN-13: 9780399226168
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: September 1995
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Annotation: Officer Buckle knows more about safety than anyone else in Napville, but his dull presentations put his audiences to sleep. Enter Gloria, Napville's new police dog. Gloria knows just how to liven up the safety speeches--as long as Officer Buckle's back is turned! Full color. Caldecott medal Book.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Classics
- Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Friendship
Dewey: E
LCCN: 93043887
Age Level: 4-8
Grade Level: PreK-3
Lexile Measure: 570(Not Available)
Physical Information: 0.36" H x 8.92" W x 11.36" L (0.86 lbs) 40 pages
Themes:
- Theometrics - Secular
Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product
Awards: North Carolina Children's Book Award, Winner, Picture Book, 1997
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award, Winner, Grades K-3, 1997
Kentucky Bluegrass Award, Winner, Grades K-3, 1997
Florida Children's Book Award, Winner, Pre K - 2nd Grade, 1997
Caldecott Medal, Winner, Picture Book, 1996
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 07/17/1995 pg. 229
Booklist 11/01/1995 pg. 471
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/1996 pg. 743
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1995 pg. 42 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style
School Library Journal 05/01/1998 pg. 53
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/1995 pg. 23
ALA Notable Children's Books 01/01/1996 pg. 1288
Kirkus Review - Children 08/15/1995 pg. 1193
School Library Journal 09/01/1995
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 14100
Reading Level: 3.4   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
Publisher Description:
Besides the beguiling story, the affable illustrations of the smiling Gloria, the accidental mayhem in the background, and the myriad safety tips -- such as 'always pull the toothpick out of your sandwhich' and 'never lick a stop sign in the winter' -- add to the enjoyment. A glorious picture book. -- The Horn BookRathmann is a quick rising star in the world of chidren's books. In this book, she again shows her flair for creating real characters, dramatic situations and for knowing what will make young audiences giggle and think. -- Children's Book Review MagazineRathman brings a lighter-than-air comic touch to this outstanding, solid-as-a-brick picture book. -- Publisher's WeeklyA five-star performance. -- School Library Journal
 
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